Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
mauritiana
ID:
361885

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Petersen & Affolter

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 92 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361217



Common Names

  • Mauritius Lilaeopsis
  • Mauritius Lilaeopsis
  • Mauritiana Lilaeopsis


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Description

Lilaeopsis mauritiana (also called 'Mauritian Grasswort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mauritius and the Seychelles. It is found in wet places such as marshes, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lilaeopsis mauritiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilaeopsis mauritiana has small white flowers with three petals, a single style and three stamens. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilaeopsis mauritiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).

Where to Find Lilaeopsis mauritiana

Lilaeopsis mauritiana can be found in South Africa.

Lilaeopsis mauritiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilaeopsis mauritiana?

Lilaeopsis mauritiana

What is the common name of Lilaeopsis mauritiana?

Mauritian Watergrass

What is the natural habitat of Lilaeopsis mauritiana?

Wetlands and riparian areas

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

James M. Affolter (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Affolter' in the authors string.
Gitte Petersen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Petersen' in the authors string.